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HƯỚNG DẪN SỬ DỤNG SÁCH UNDERSTANDING VOCABULARY – IELTS SPEAKING

Mỗi bài học sẽ tập trung vào 1 chủ đề nhất định và được chia thành các phần chính theo

sơ đồ dưới đây:

Phần Từ vựng là phần cung cấp các văn cảnh và các cách dùng khác nhau của từ vựng theo chủ đề của bài học Sau khi đọc kĩ bài đọc đầu tiên, người đọc cần suy nghĩ và đoán nghĩa của những từ / cụm từ được in đậm ở bài đọc Người đọc vận dụng những ý hiểu của mình về những cụm từ được đưa ra ở bài đọc để trả lời Yes hoặc No cho các câu hỏi

ở phần tiếp theo

Ví dụ: 

→ Trong trường hợp này, câu trả lời sẽ là No vì “self – centered” mang nghĩa là tự cho mình

là trung tâm, kiêu căng và không nghĩ đến cảm xúc của người khác Nếu không hiểu rõ ngữ nghĩa và cách sử dụng từ được in đậm thì sẽ đưa ra câu trả lời không chính xác

→ Đây là phần giúp người đọc mở rộng thêm về văn cảnh sử dụng từ cũng như hiểu rõ hơn về ngữ nghĩa của từ

Sau đó, phần điền từ tiếp tục lặp lại những từ theo chủ đề xuất hiện ở những bối cảnh sử dụng khác nhau để người đọc tiếp xúc liên tục với từ vựng mục tiêu

Bài học

Words in context

Explore word knowledge

Đoạn hội thoại/bài nói

Đánh giá sự phù hợp của từ trong văn cảnh

Hoàn thiện câudựa vào từ có sẵnĐiền từ vào câu

Trả lời các chủ đề part 2

Trả lời câu hỏi ngắn

Understanding and applying

A self – centered person usually cares about other people’s feelings

Một người self – centered thường sẽ quan tâm đến cảm xúc của người khác.

Construction of tourism facilities can lead to the depletion of .

Việc xây dựng cơ sở vật chất du lịch có thể dẫn đến sự suy giảm _.

A construction materials B natural resources C landscapes

Người đọc thực hiện phần luyện tập theo các bước sau để đạt kết quả cao nhất:

Bước 1: Đọc đề bài và viết đầy đủ câu trả lời của mình ra vở bài tập (cố gắng sử dụng từ vựng

mục tiêu)

Bước 2: Đọc bài mẫu để tự điều chỉnh lại câu trả lời của mình

Bước 3: Tập đọc câu trả lời sau đó tập nói mà không nhìn vào câu trả lời mình viết trước đó Bước 4: Viết các chủ đề/câu hỏi ra các mẩu giấy nhỏ và bốc bất kì để luyện tập trả lời khi

không được biết trước chủ đề/câu hỏi

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Hướng dẫn sử dụng sách Power Vocab – IELTS Speaking 5

Unit 1: Study 9

Unit 2: Work 18

Unit 3: Accommodation 27

Unit 4: Hobbies 37

Unit 5: The Internet 47

Unit 6: Technology 56

Unit 7: Tourism 65

Unit 8: Culture and Travel 74

Unit 9: Food 83

Unit 10: Places 92

Unit 11: Personality 101

Unit 12: Relationships 110

Unit 13: Decisions 119

Unit 14: Feelings 127

Unit 15: Shopping 137

Unit 16: Money 147

Way back ≈ A long time ago:

Rất lâu về trước

To take a gap year ≈ To take a

year off before college: Dành

1 năm nghỉ đi học hoặc làm hoặc đi du lịch

To find my true passion in

something ≈ To enjoy very

much: Tìm thấy niềm đam mê thực thụ

To attend university ≈ To

study at university: Học tại

trường đại học nào đó

Competitive admission ≈ To

be very difficult to get into

university: Tỉ lệ chọi đầu vào cạnh tranh

Top - notch ≈ Excellent: Hàng

đầu, hiện đại

To turn to for advice ≈ To ask

for advice: Tìm lời khuyên từ

ai đó

To sit for an exam ≈ To take

an examination: Tham gia kì thi

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3

4

5

6 7

8 9 10

It was way back (1) in 2011 I had taken a gap year (2)

after high school and it turned out to be one of

the best decisions I’d ever made I found my true

passion in (3) banking and financing Then I attended

RMIT university (4), which is one of the top schools

in Vietnam with competitive admission (5) I majored

in (6) Finance because I wanted to fulfil my dream

of (7) working in a bank You know, being a finance

major meant that I had to work with numbers and

meet deadlines (8) on a regular basis

The environment was what I liked most in my

university – I mean, the facilities were top-notch (9)

with air conditioners and Apple iMac computers

On top of that, teachers were very supportive and

friendly, and I always turned to them for advice (10)

before sitting for an exam (11)

In a nutshell, I really enjoyed my time at RMIT and

I wish I could somehow relive my time there once

more

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Students who take a gap year will study at university earlier than those who do not.

Sinh viên mà take a gap year sẽ vào học đại học sớm hơn những người không học

After working part-time as an assistant at an English center, I have found my true passion in teaching

Sau khi làm việc trợ giảng bán thời gian ở trung tâm tiếng anh, tôi have found my true

passion in sự nghiệp giảng dạy.

A person does not need to attend university to become a doctor or lawyer

Một người không cần attend university để trở thành bác sĩ hoặc luật sư.

Students who major in education will be taught to develop the skills to teach others

Sinh viên người mà major in ngành giáo dục sẽ được dạy để phát triển kĩ năng để dạy

người khác.

My dad has had a lot of life experiences and therefore is someone I can turn to for advice when I have to make an important decision

Bố tôi đã có rất nhiều trải nghiệm trong cuộc sống và vì vậy ông là người mà tôi luôn

luôn turn to for advice khi tôi phải đưa ra một quyết định quan trọng.

More high school leavers before going to university to work and save money.

Nhiều học sinh tốt nghiệp cấp 3 trước khi học đại học để làm việc và tiết kiệm tiền.

In Vietnam, students who want to have to pass a university entrance exam

Ở Việt Nam, học sinh muốn phải vượt qua bài kiểm tra đầu vào đại học

International schools in Vietnam are often famous for facilities

Trường quốc tế tại Việt Nam thường nổi tiếng về cơ sở vật chất.

I’m education, so I have to learn how to deliver a good lesson and deal with different students

Tôi giáo dục, do đó tôi phải học cách để truyền đạt bài giảng tốt cũng như xử

lý vấn đề cho nhiều đối tượng học sinh khác nhau.

Students should revise what they have learnt before they to get a high score

Học sinh nên ôn lại những gì học đã học trước khi họ để đạt điểm số cao.

Many university students struggle to because of their poor time management

Nhiều sinh viên đại học gặp khó khăn trong việc bởi vì kĩ năng quản lý thời gian của họ không tốt.

A meet deadlines B sit for an exam C turn to for advice

D top-notch E attend university G take a gap year

H majoring in I admission

Do you work or are you a student?

(Gợi ý: major in)

Well, I am currently studying in …

Why did you choose that school?

(Gợi ý: top-notch)

I didn’t actually choose it

What do you like most about your school?

(Gợi ý: turn to for advice)

There’s a lot to like about my school …

What do you dislike about your school?

(Gợi ý: meet deadlines)

1 Trả lời những câu hỏi sau với độ dài từ 2 – 3 câu.

2 Trả lời những câu hỏi sau với độ dài từ 2 – 3 câu.

Practice

Topic 1

Topic 2

Topic 3

3 Sử dụng những từ đã học để mở rộng chủ đề sau.

Describe a period from your studies that you find difficult.

You should say:

• When it was

• What you did at the time

• How you felt at that time

And explain why you think it’s difficult

Describe a time you helped someone

You should say:

• Who you helped and why

• How you helped this person

• What the result was

And explain how you felt about helping this person

Describe a subject that you used to dislike but now have interest in.

You should say:

• What the subject is

• When you studied the subject

• Why you disliked the subject

And explain why you become interested in it

1 Do you work or are you a student?

I am currently studying at the University of Finance and Marketing, which is one of the most famous universities in Vietnam and majoring in International Business administration

2 Why did you choose that school?

I didn’t actually choose it You know, this school was actually one of the top-notch universities that my parents believed would suit me the most That’s why they told me to apply for it, and so I did

3 What do you like most about your school?

There’s a lot to like about my school It’s hard to pick the one thing that stands out Maybe it’s the supportive teachers here I mean they are someone that I will always turn to for advice when I have to make an important decision

4 What do you dislike about your school?

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Bài 2 Audio file 1.3

1 What is your major?

I major in International economics and businesses, which has the most competitiveadmission requirements in my school Every year, there are many thousands of peoplewho want to study this major but only 150 are accepted

2 Why did you choose this major?

Actually I chose this major because my brother talked me into it He said majoring in

economics was going to help me a lot in my future career

3 Do you enjoy what you study?

Not really I don’t think what I am learning is practical and students have to meet a lot of deadlines on a regular basis But my friends at school are really nice They are themain reason for me to go to class

4 What is your favorite subject at school?

I love attending soft skill classes which are compulsory subjects in the curriculum These skills, like public speaking or time management, are very fun and useful subjects and I really love their practicability

5 What do you plan to do after graduation?

Well I haven’t thought about it yet My aim is to run a business of my own but I haven’tfigured out what the business model would be So I think after graduation, I will get a job

in a small startup to get more experience first

Bài 3

Topic 1 Audio file 1.4

Ok, so a hard time that I had during my studies was when I was in my final year of highschool At that time my academic performance was not as good as I had hoped and Iwas trying extra hard to prepare for the university entrance examination The universitythat I was hoping to apply for was one of the top-ranking universities in my country andhad a very competitive admission This particular university specializes in engineeringand science studies and provides students with top notch facilities that help to enrichtheir learning experience through a lot of hands-on experience, helping to better prepare

students for their future careers

So, as I was saying, I was having quite a difficult time trying to prepare for my end of year high school exams and the university entrance examination, and I was beginning to feel

a lot of pressure to perform well, in order to secure my place at university, and follow the path to a rewarding and satisfying career I guess the main reason that I found this time so difficult was because I had to study for so many different exams in such a short period of time You know, I wasn’t naturally talented in any subject at school so I really had to study extra hard in order to attain my desired academic results

But, after about three months of a really hectic study schedule I managed to exceed my expectations and I just about aced all of my exams I got the results that I wanted and was admitted into my chosen university So, although it was an extremely stressful time that I would prefer to forget about, my hard work all paid off in the end

Topic 2

Alright let me tell you about the time that I helped my girlfriend learn IELTS So it was way back in 2018 when she was about to retake her IELTS test after an unsuccessful attempt earlier She failed at speaking (only 6.5), so she asked me to communicate in English for a week to practice before she sat for the exam I thought it was silly at first, but went along anyway I struggled a lot during our first conversations as talking in another language makes me feel distant, even though I was majoring in English at that time How ironic! Finally, I came to my senses and decided to treat her as one of my students Things started to get better and I was able to detect her biggest issue in speaking: her fluency Similar to other Vietnamese English teachers, she focuses too much on perfecting her speech: adding “big” words and avoiding grammatical mistakes, which eventually leads to

a loss of fluency I gave her few tips, one of which was to stop worrying about speaking the first thing that comes off the top of her head because speaking is a test of your

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Topic 3

Let me tell you about chemistry, which is a subject I used to hate but have now found

my true passion for It was way back during my 8th grade when we were first introduced

to the subject, most of the students, including me, were really excited at the chance to make stuff explode or at least change color However, our hopes and dreams were quickly crushed since during our first chemistry class, our teacher gave each of us the periodic table and laid down a thick stack of paper full of theoretical exercises Looking at the table, my mind automatically shut down at the giant amount of knowledge we must learn, including 118 elements and their molar masses, densities and boiling points The first semester was miserable as chemistry required a lot of memorization Even though it took

us ages to learn all the materials by heart, I finally managed to memorize most of the periodic table after a while Interestingly enough, I soon realized that there was not much logical thinking involved in chemistry like in math or physics Chemistry exercises started

to become much easier Plus, our teacher finally allowed us to do the flashy experiments we’ve always wanted That’s how chemistry was transformed from one of the most boring subjects to one of my favorites for the rest of my high school years I am now attending the Science and Technology University to fulfil my dream of becoming a chemist

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To be responsible for thing ≈ To have a duty to do

some-something: Có trách nhiệm làm gì đó.

To a financially rewarding

ca-reer ≈ A well-paid job: Sự

ng-hiệp tăng tiến về mặt tài chính.

To cover my bills ≈ To pay for

bills: Trả các khoản hoá đơn.

To save extra money: Tiết

kiệm được khoản tiền thêm

To give someone a hand ≈ To

help someone: Giúp đỡ ai đó

A challenging line of work ≈

A challenging job: Công việc rất thử thách

A hectic schedule ≈ A busy

workload: Một lịch làm việc bận rộn

All day long ≈ During the

entire day: Cả ngày

1

2

3 4 5 6

I’ve been working as an English teacher at ABC

University, which is one of the top schools in

Vietnam

I’m mainly responsible for (1) preparing English

lectures and dealing with different types of students

on a daily basis I consider it to be a financially

rewarding career (2) as I can make much more money

than an average worker, which helps me to not only

cover my bills (3) but also save extra money (4) each

month And you know what, I love the working

environment as well - I mean, my coworkers and

manager are so friendly and nice as they are always

willing to give me a hand (5) dealing with my work

problems

However, honestly speaking, it is a challenging

line of work (6) I mean, I have a hectic schedule (7)

as I have to sit in front of a computer screen all

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Medical doctors are mainly responsible for examining, diagnosing and treating patients.

Các bác sĩ are mainly responsible for kiểm tra, chuẩn đoán căn bệnh và điều trị cho

bệnh nhân.

Cleaning is considered a financially rewarding career because a cleaner can make

a lot of money

Dọn dẹp được đánh giá là a financially rewarding career bởi vì người dọn dẹp có thể

kiếm rất nhiều tiền.

Many poor people are struggling to cover their bills on a daily basis

Rất nhiều người nghèo đang gặp khó khăn trong việc cover their bills hàng ngày.

As parents are very busy with work, children should give their parents a hand by doing housework like sweeping the floor or washing dishes

Vì bố mẹ rất bận rộn với công việc, con cái nên give them a hand bằng cách xử lý việc

nhà như quét dọn hoặc rửa bát.

My dad has a very hectic schedule, so he has a lot of free time

Bố tôi có a very hectic schedule, do đó ông ấy có rất nhiều thời gian rảnh

In many companies, employees can get off early if they finish all their assigned tasks

Ở nhiều công ty, nhân viên có thể get off sớm nếu họ hoàn thành mọi công việc được

Opening a bank deposit account is one of the good ways to for many people.

Mở một tài khoản tiếp kiệm ngân hàng là một trong những cách rất tốt để cho nhiều người.

In Vietnam, children are always taught to by doing household chores

Ở Việt Nam, trẻ em luôn dược dạy phải bằng việc làm những công việc nhà.

Becoming a famous singer or footballer can be one of the most

Trở thành một người ca sĩ hoặc cầu thủ bóng đá nổi tiếng có thể là một trong .

University students who always live on a tight budget usually find it difficult to

Sinh viên đại học mà luôn luôn sống với ngân quỹ hạn hẹp thì thường gặp khó khăn trong việc .

An architect is a person who is planning, designing and reviewing the construction of buildings

Kiến trúc sư là người mà lên kế hoạch, thiết kế bản vẽ và giám sát việc thi công của toà nhà.

A meet deadlines B save money C get off

D a hectic schedule E cover their bills G financially rewarding careers

Do you work or are you a student?

(Gợi ý: responsible for)

I’m working as …

What do you like about your job?

(Gợi ý: a financially rewarding career)

There’s a lot to like about my job …

What do you dislike about your job?

(Gợi ý: hectic schedule)

Probably the pressure …

What do you do after work?

(Gợi ý: get off)

Usually I ……

Do you have a lot of friends where you are working?

(Gợi ý: give me a hand)

1 Trả lời những câu hỏi sau với độ dài từ 2 – 3 câu.

2 Trả lời những câu hỏi sau với độ dài từ 2 – 3 câu.

Practice

Topic 1

Topic 2

3 Sử dụng những từ đã học để mở rộng chủ đề sau.

Describe a time when you changed your job

You should say:

• When it was

• Why you changed

• What happened

What you felt after changing your job

Describe your ideal job.

You should say:

• What job it is

• What qualifications you need to do this job

• Are there many of these types of jobs available

And explain why this is your ideal job

1 Do you work or are you a student?

I am working as a copywriter for a small tech company in Hanoi I’m mainly responsible for content advertising

2 What do you like about your job?

There’s a lot to like about my job Firstly, I do not have to work in the office all day long

I can work at a coffee shop if I want Secondly, I consider it a financially rewarding career because the salary is very satisfying

3 What do you dislike about your job?

Probably the pressure I have a hectic schedule every week But I mean it’s not like this

is the only job that has pressure The important thing is that I am able to deal with stress and maintain a work – life balance

4 What do you do after work?

Usually I go grocery shopping after getting off and go home to cook dinner myself At weekends, I sometimes go out for a walk around Ho Guom and sometimes have a beer with my friends at some bars

5 Do you have a lot of friends where you are working?

Yes I do I kinda get along well with everyone in my workplace I was impressed by their enthusiasm and profession in the first place After that, I’ve realized that they all understand me and willingly give me a hand when I am in need

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Bài 2

1 Where are you working now?

My current job is the manager of the customer service department in a logistics company

in HCM city Although it is quite a challenging line of work, I have been doing this job for more than 2 years now

2 Why did you choose that job?

I was majoring in International Business Management when I was in university After

my graduation, I sent my CV with passionate cover letters to a number of organizations Luckily, I got hired by KMTC, one of the leading firms in this industry This job helps me to not only cover my bills but also save extra money each month

3 Is there anything you would like change in your workplace?

Well let me see I think I love my company so much that I am satisfied with nearly everything about it Maybe it would be better if there were more plants inside the office

so that there was more green space as well as decoration, like indoor tree pots put near the window or on our desks, you know

4 Where do you often visit on weekends?

Any coastal area for sure I’ve been so tired with heavy workloads and hectic schedules that I just want to spend a few hours chilling out at the beach

5 Do you make plans every day?

Yes I like to have a fixed daily plan and rarely do anything spontaneous Unfortunately, my schedule now is really hectic, so I have little time for any leisure activities

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Bài 3

Topic 1

Ok, so I’d like to describe a time when I quit my job and started a new career, this was about 10 years ago So at the time I was working as an engineer for a large construction company but I had started to become a little bit sick and tired of the way I was treated

by my superiors You know, although I got along great with most of my colleagues, I felt that my boss didn’t value all of my hard work and dedication to the company, and in addition to this, because it was a construction company, I had to spend a lot of time in various workplaces where the conditions were sometimes quite harsh Another factor that contributed to my decision to quit was because I knew that there was very little chance to get promoted in this company

So after quite some time deciding whether to quit my job or not, I decided to throw chance to the wind and have faith that I would find another, better job Something that I had thought about every now and then was having a go at teaching English So I immediately enrolled in an English teaching course so that I could familiarize myself with the knowledge necessary to be a good teacher I then emailed an English Language center

in Vietnam that I knew about through a contact of mine and we discussed the details

of a teaching position that I would go on to start a couple of months later You know, initially I was really nervous about quitting my job and pursuing a new career in teaching, but after the first few months of living in a foreign country and gaining some valuable teaching experience, I never looked back This was a great opportunity for me to broaden

my horizons and I feel that this was a life changing experience

Topic 2

Ok, so when I was young, I wasn’t sure about what I wanted to be when I got older, but every now and then I did think about having a go at working in business, or becoming

a businessman And, eventually, when I left school and went to university to broaden

my horizons, I realised that being a businessman was actually my dream job Actually, there aren’t any qualifications that are necessary to become a successful businessman, take a look at Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates for example, but I think it is a good idea

to get a degree and an MBA from a reputable university to give you a solid foundation for your career I think that there are quite a few jobs available in business, though many businessmen prefer to start their own companies instead of working for someone else,

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however, starting your own business requires a lot of dedication and faith in such a harsh and competitive business environment like in most countries today But if you want some experience working for someone else before starting your own business, then there are always many jobs available for people with business qualifications, though the job market can be quite competitive so a contact in a company where you want to apply for a job is always of great value

So there are a couple of reasons why this is my ideal job, but the first reason is because I’ve always loved the idea of working in a professional workplace, and the idea of being able to get promoted and climb the ladder within a company And the second reason is because, eventually I really want to start my own business so that I can be my own boss, and have a more flexible work-life balance Also, I have a few really great business ideas that I think could be a real goldmine in the future!

Topic 3

When it comes to describing a person with interesting opinions, I really want to talk about

my best friend – Quynh Anh She has been my friend since secondary school so we have

a lot in common, including our interests and mindset

She is now an undergraduate, studying computer engineering in America Her major mainly involves writing codes and designing new programs or software, which is a financially rewarding career now Alhough dealing with codes and computer technology all day long can be a challenging line of work, she really has a knack for science subjects and enjoys what she is doing right now

Back in our days in school, she excelled in math and physics since she usually came up with solutions to problems in just minutes Quynh Anh is not only smart and also very

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in the middle of nowhere ≈ A

far away place: ở một nơi hẻo lánh, xa xôi

in close proximity to ≈ Close

to: ở gần

neighborhood ≈ Developing

neighborhood: Khu vực sắp sầm uất, đang đi lên

(be) keen on something ≈

(be) fond of something: Thích thú điều gì

fill my lungs with ≈ Breath in/

inhale: Hít thở đầy lồng ngực

(not) be fair to say that ≈ (be)

Unfair to say that: (không) công bằng khi nói rằng

services: Tiện nghi

within walking distance ≈

Very close: Trong khoảng cách

đi bộ được

5-minute bike ride ≈ Take 5

minute to go by bike: Mất 5 phút đi xe đạp

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2

3 4

5

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8 9

I’m currently living in a flat in a 35-storey apartment

building, under the same roof with (1) my other 3

family members including my parents and my little

sister Actually, I used to live in a private house in

the middle of nowhere (2) I actually prefer my old

home, as there was much more space and a garden

where I can grow vegetables and flowers But about

3 years ago, our family made a major decision to

move to an apartment building in close proximity

to (3) the city center because my father got a new job

there

The flat I’m living in is located in an up-and-coming

neighborhood (4), which is why there are lots of

construction sites surrounding the area This is

also one of the reasons why I’m not very keen

on (5) living here, since the air is often filled with

dust, unlike back in my old neighborhood where I

can fill my lungs with (6) fresh air every single day

But it wouldn’t be fair to say that (7) there’s nothing

great about this area Living here, I get to stay close

to lots of amenities (8) such as swimming pools or

shopping centers, which actually make life a little bit

easier I can go to my favorite clothing store located

within walking distance (9) , or take a 5-minute bike

ride (10) to the nearest supermarket to get groceries

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the living space: Không gian

sống

natural light: Ánh sáng tự

nhiên

spacious ≈ Large: Rộng rãi

bring some green into one’s home ≈ Bring nature into

one’s home : Mang cây cối/ màu xanh vào trong gia đình

11 12 13 14

Anyway, I do actually enjoy the living space (11)

inside my home, as there is so much natural light (12)

Besides, my bedroom is spacious (13) and cozy, where

I can spend some peaceful time everyday to read a

book or do homework If there’s one thing I could

change about this apartment, I would build a little

back garden to bring some nature into our home (14)

and to grow some colorful flowers

In Vietnam, nuclear families, where only 2 generations live under the same roof, are becoming more and more popular

Ở Việt Nam, mô hình gia đình hạt nhân, tức là chỉ có 2 thế hệ live under the same roof,

đang trở nên ngày càng phổ biến.

I had to drive to the airport to pick up my family since it's within walking distance

Tôi phải lái xe đến sân bay để đón gia đình bởi nó within walking distance.

Residents sometimes feel suffocated in this building because it’s living space is limited

Cư dân đôi khi cảm thấy khó thở và chật chội khi sống trong tòa nhà này bởi living

The at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, a public hot tub and in-room microwaves and refrigerators.

_ ở khách sạn bao gồm bể bơi ngoài trời, một bể tắm nóng chung và lò vi song cũng như tủ lạnh trong phòng.

In the summer, the park is often packed with people, who came to this open space

Mặc dù khá và ở vị trí gần trung tâm thành phố, khu căn hộ này không hề đông đúc bởi có tin đồn về những hành vi bất hợp pháp ở đây.

A keen on B spacious C amenities D the middle of nowhere

E fill their lungs with G an up-and-coming neighborhood H natural light

I within walking distance

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Not everyone is _ cycling for the fact that it is quite physically demanding

Không phải ai cũng _ đạp xe bởi sự thật rằng nó rất mệt.

Since this place was announced as , the real estate price here has sky rocketed

Từ khi nơi này được công bố là , giá bất động sản tại đây đã tăng vọt.

Do you live in a house or an apartment?

Gợi ý: I am currently living in

What is your favorite room in your home? Why?

Gợi ý: I would perhaps go with

Would you change anything about your home?

Gợi ý: I probably would make few changes

Do you have a garden?

Gợi ý: Oh, I really wish

Do you plan to live there for a long time?

Gợi ý: No, I don’t really think so

Is there any park near your house?

1 Trả lời những câu hỏi sau với độ dài từ 2 – 3 câu.

2 Trả lời những câu hỏi sau với độ dài từ 2 – 3 câu.

Practice

Topic 1

Topic 2

Topic 3

3 Sử dụng những từ đã học để mở rộng chủ đề sau.

Describe your ideal house

You should say:

• Where this place is

• What it is like

• Who you visited the house with

And explain why it is ideal to you

Describe a park/garden you like visiting

You should say:

• Where the park is

• When you visited it

• What the park is like

And explain why you like visiting it

Describe a quiet place

You should say:

• Where it is

• When you like to go there

• What you do there

1 Do you live in a house or an apartment?

I am currently living in a 3 bed-room apartment with my extended family Specifically, I live with my sister, parents and my grand parents as well, which is why my home always feels warm and full of love Though my place is not well equipped with modern facilities,

I still feel satisfied with my life here

2 What is your favorite room in your home? Why?

I would perhaps go with my bedroom, I actually also love the dining room where my family usually gather to talk about our day But my bedroom is a private space, in which I can

do my own business without having any interruption Besides, I designed it myself so it is really lovely and filled with natural light

3 Would you change anything about your home?

I would probably make a few changes regarding the kitchen area You know, my mom cooks in the kitchen everyday and I can’t help but notice how hot it is in the kitchen because she usually sweats a lot while making dinner So if I could, I would install an AC in the kitchen where my mother makes delicious meals for the family

4 Do you have a garden?

Oh, I really wish we had one As I said before, I live in an apartment so the space is a little limited so a garden seems like such a luxury here If I could ever have a garden, I would plant vegetables and lots of beautiful flowers

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Bài 2

1 Is there any park near your house?

Fortunately yes, my house is located near a large park with a wide variety of flowers and big trees, so it is an ideal place for me to stroll around and blow off some steam every weekend

2 What is your neighborhood like?

Well, my apartment is located in downtown Hanoi It’s quite a bustling area with a lot of shops, offices and quite a big park just around the corner from my house You can also find people from all walks of life around the area

3 Do you know a lot of people there?

No, not really I know just a couple of people who live in my building, but otherwise I don’t really know anyone But I think that’s enough, I don’t have the need to have too many neighbors anyway

4 Do you like your neighbors?

Sure I mean we don’t meet each other very often or anything, but they all seem to be nice, friendly people Sometimes I can even ask for their help in some daily tasks like cooking or gardening

5 Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

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5 Do you plan to live there for a long time?

No, I don’t think so As I’ve mentioned before, I’m sharing a flat with my family So eventually, I would have to move out and have to live my own independent life Besides, I’m the kind of person who loves to live alone without any disturbances

Bài 3

Topic 1

I am going to share with you my dream house

Two years ago, during the winter break of my college sophomore year, I spent three weeks with my uncle’s family in Philadelphia On New Year’s Eve, my uncle took me to a party hosted by Mr Thompson, one of his friends who, according to my uncle, is ridiculously rich And he was not joking

Anyway, not until halfway through the trip did I realize I was in the middle of nowhere and when I questioned my uncle, he replied: “yeah we’re going to Atlantic city, it’s a beach house” But it was not a house It was a mansion! The enormous construction, which had

an idyllic view over the Atlantic Ocean, looked like a palace on the outside Inside the house was just an architectural masterpiece You see, all the decorations had a beach theme ranging from the blue shell-shaped toothbrush holder to the white sand carpet Although there were four guest bedrooms on the ground floor, I chose to spend that night

on the carpet On the second floor was a massive balcony looking towards the beautiful sea where we welcomed the New Year together with a glass of champagne

At that moment of luxury, I made a promise to myself: “this will be my house in the future.”

Topic 2

Today I’d like to tell you about a park that I frequently visit It’s not too far from my house which is located in a so-called up-and-coming neighborhood Perhaps about a 5-minute bike ride away, if the roads are clear

As for the last time I visited it, if I remember correctly, it was last week I had to get in a quick workout, so I rode my motorbike to the park at around 2pm When I arrived, I met

a couple of friends who are kind of like my workout partners

This park is just perfect for working out because it has all the exercise equipment I need like bars and parallel bars It’s also surrounded by lots of green and a wide variety of flowers that bloom in the summer months It’s even pretty quiet too, so whenever I come here I just feel at ease and I guess you could call it my happy place

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The main reason I absolutely love visiting this park is of course because I can do my workouts here But actually, it’s not only that I’ve also met some fantastic people here and we’ve even made our own ‘’team’’ I believe we’ll teach people how to do street workouts

in the future and I certainly hope we’ll be doing that at this particular park

Topic 3

Today I’m going to talk about a place I think is really quiet, which is the elevator I know library or cafe will more likely to pop up in our mind when we are asked to name a quiet place, but have you ever thought about the fact that people rarely talk to each other in the elevator? Indeed, when three to four people are cramped into a confined area, human interactions are reduced to almost none and the awkward silence will continue until you exit And that’s why I believe the elevator is one of the quietest places on Earth

Speaking of why I think of the elevator, it was all thanks to a security guard As I was walking my bike out of the basement of my apartment building last week, I couldn’t find that security guard, who never left his spot, until the elevator bell rang “ding” and there

he was He walked out of the elevator with his guitar in his hands, grinning to me: “Yeah, sorry I went in to record some of my new songs It’s so quiet and fully soundproof” He has a thing for music so that did not surprise me one bit, yet I still hope that he pays more attention to our bikes next time But I guess I have to thank him and his mini studio for helping me coming up with this idea That’s all I got

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(be) engaged in ≈ (to) take

part in: Tham gia vào

for the sake of one’s general well-being ≈ To maintain a

good health: vì sức khoẻ

Go for a cup of coffee ≈ To go

out for a coffee: đi café

an early bird ≈ A morning

person: Người dậy sớm

get myself into shape ≈ To

get lean: Luyện tập vóc dáng gọn gàng

bookworm ≈ Book lover: Mọt

sách

pick up a book: Đọc sách

immerse in ≈ To completely

focus in: Chìm đắm vào

escape from reality ≈

To escape from real life

problems: Trốn khỏi thực tế

get somebody into a habit:

Truyền cho ai thói quen

arouse one’s curiosity: Khơi

perspectives on life ≈ Views

on life: Quan điểm sống

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I like to be engaged in (1) different types of activities

for the sake of my general well-being (2) For example,

every day after school I would usually go swimming

before going for a cup of coffee (3) with my friends

Besides, I am the definition of an early bird (4), which

is why I wake up at 6 a.m every day to do go to the

gym or do some exercises That is how I improve my

physical health and get myself into shape (5) I usually

learn how to exercise properly and safely from

plenty of instruction videos of different channels on

YouTube – one of the most popular websites on the

Internet

Other than sports, one of my favorite activities to do

at home is reading, I mean, some of my friends even

call me a bookworm (6) I can’t blame them because

it is true that I always pick up a book (7) whenever I

have free time and become immediately immersed

in it (8) Reading helps me escape from reality (9) and

enter a world of imagination, even just for a while

My mother actually got me into this habit (10) She

never went to bed without reading a few lines when

I was little, which aroused my curiosity (11) about

books I read all genres (12) of books, from fiction to

romance novels Each of them offers me different

lessons and helped shape my personality (13) and

perspectives on life (14) as I grow

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Being engaged in charity activities can help young people have better empathy for the poor.

Being engaged in các hoạt động từ thiện có thể giúp người trẻ có sự thấu cảm tốt hơn

cho người nghèo.

I have been working out a lot lately, it is a great way to enhance physical health, like strengthen the muscles and shape my personality

Dạo này tôi tập thể dục rất nhiều, đó là cách tuyệt vời để tăng sức khoẻ thể chất, ví dụ

như có cơ bắp khoẻ mạnh và shape my personality.

For the sake of their general well-being, an increasing number of youngsters are going to the gym a few days a week

For the sake of their general well-being, một số lượng ngày càng tăng những người trẻ

đang đi tập ở phòng tập vài ngày trong tuần.

Going to the zoo, visitors can immerse in many rare breeds of animals, while walking in an artificial forest

Đến với sở thú này, du khách có thể immerse in nhiều giống động vật lạ trong khi đi

dạo giữa một khu rừng nhân tạo.

Waking up at 6 in the morning has always been a challenge for me as I am definitely an early bird

Thức giấc vào 6 giờ sáng vẫn luôn là một thử thách với tôi bởi tôi chắc chắn là một

The man I always look up to has a habit of whenever he has free time, which explains why he is such a knowledgeable man.

Người đàn ông mà tôi luôn ngưỡng mộ có thói quen bất cứ khi nào ông có thời gian rảnh, cũng là lí do tại sao ông ấy lại là người rất hiểu biết.

Reading or watching movies is always effective when I need to _ and find some peace for myself

Đọc sách hoặc xem phim luôn hiệu quả khi tôi cần và tìm cho mình chút yên bình.

I grew up having tons of different health issues, including ones with the immune system, that is why as I grow older, I care more about exercising and eating right, not only to _ but also to boost my immunity

Tôi lớn lên với hàng tấn các vấn đề sức khoẻ, kể cả những vấn đề với hệ miễn dịch, thế nên khi tôi lớn lên, tôi quan tâm nhiều đến việc tập thể thao cũng như ăn uống đúng cách, không chỉ để mà còn để tăng sức đề kháng.

This documentary is said to _ among children about nature, therefore it is used in the curriculum of many schools

Bộ phim tài liệu này được cho rằng giữa trẻ em về thiên nhiên, thế nên nó được sử dụng trong giáo trình của nhiều trường học.

In Vietnam, it is not rare to see young people spending time after work to and catch up with their friends

Ở Việt Nam, việc người trẻ dành thời gian sau giờ làm để và tám chuyện với bạn bè là điều không hiếm thấy.

Despite being quite picky when it comes to music _, my mother was really into this new artist

Mặc dù khá khó tính trong việc lựa chọn _ nhạc, mẹ tôi rất thích người nghệ

A bookworms B aroused curiosity C escape from reality

D get myself into shape E pick up a book G go for a cup of coffee

H perspective on life I genre

The is different with each person, as they grow up being educated in different ways.

_ khác nhau với mỗi người, bởi họ lớn lên và được giáo dục bằng những cách khác nhau.

Even though those who are referred to as are often made fun of

as kids, they usually end up being successful when they become older

Mặc dù những người được coi là _ thường bị trêu chọc khi còn là trẻ con, họ thường thành công khi lớn lên.

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Do you like movie?

Gợi ý: I must say I’m

Do you prefer watching film at home or at the cinema?

Gợi ý: I would rather

Would you like to be in a movie?

Gợi ý: Well, this is hard to say but

Do you often watch TV?

Gợi ý: Actually, yes, in fact I’ve always

What (types of) programs did you watch as a child?

Gợi ý: Of course, like most kids, I loved